ROTW: kevinmrowland (1 Viewer)

[kevinmrowland]

Makes for a nice level sleeping platform and actually works great, it is super easy to set up and nothing has to be moved to do it, anything stuffed in the foot well can stay in place.

 

[kevinmrowland]

Since I get a lot of questions about how my drawers are constructed, here are some pics to explain.
You can see two of the four t-nuts that bolt the drawers to the truck. The entire drawer structure is constructed of ½" cabinet grade plywood, which is more than strong enough for this purpose. I do not like to use drawer slides since they would take up over an inch of drawer space per drawer. Instead, I fit the drawers to the carcass and just put a bit of wax on the uprights. You can see how the bottom of the drawer is held ¼” up from the carcass base, this makes sure that when the drawers are fully loaded the bottom does not drag on the base, all the weight rides on the edges and slides quite easily.

 

[kevinmrowland]

Here you can see the fridge tie down and the kitchen drawer.

 

[kevinmrowland]

My other personal peeve is being prepared when you need to be. Here is my kit of stuff that is always in the truck.

The tool kit stored under the drivers seat

 

[kevinmrowland]

The passenger seat has emergency supplies stored under it. The majority of the box is taken up by a set of v-bar chains but there is still room for a comprehensive first aid kit and a small bug-out-bag.

 

[kevinmrowland]

more

 

[kevinmrowland]

And of course there is the tailgate and side panel storage.

 

[kevinmrowland]

The side panels hold:
OE bottle jack
Roll of Duct tape
Quart of ATF
G. of coolant
G. of gear oil
G. of motor oil
Fuel filter
Oil filter
Spare set of engine belts
Bottle of brake fluid
Tub of grease
2” receiver hitch
With a bunch of room to spare

 

[Kavik]

Sick. Sick. Sick.

 

[RockDoc]

Wow!!!!

Incredibly well thought out. Looks like I need to do some more thinking on my storage/sleeping system plans.

 

[flybynight]

I have seen bits and pieces of your rig and have been impressed with each.

But all together.....holy crap.

Very very well thought out. I am takin' notes.

 

[chicago]

AMAZING!
There is not much else I can say!
Im speechless regarding the work youve done, and the thoughfulness of your mods!

BRAVO!

Chicago

 

[JPHockerAZ]

Kevin, Awsome rig again. Did you add the cable lockers after the bash here in AZ?

Joel

 

[MutleyFJ62]

Hmmmm if more people saw this truck and the fit out possible, we'd all be lucky to get hold of a 60....nicely done Kev.

 

[BG_TX]

Excellent design, execution and functionality... Truly inspiring!

 

[mtnbike28]

Nice!

I love seeing this truck. I am lucky and get to see it in person. I tell Kevin all the time, I just sit in the truck and learn stuff! Thanks for sharing it! Jay

 

[Micah]

yeah that makes me really want to go do more things to my truck.

Props on the truck man!!!

 

[crzrcrzy]

exellent write up! im hopin someday my rig will be half as bad ass!gives me inspiration to keep pluggin along on my 62. keep up the great work.

 

[kevinmrowland]

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Kevin, Awsome rig again. Did you add the cable lockers after the bash here in AZ?
Joel

Hey Joel! yup, they are a recent addition, just kind of stumbled into them and couldn't pas 'em up. I still need to make a neoprene boot to cover the handles and the brake lever. (I have a nice plastic cover if anyone needs it)

Very cool! So are you in VT or NY?

I am unfortunately "in" NY, but can't bring myself to become a legal resident, still have an address in VT.


Here are some trip truck pics that have no technical relevancy at all. I will post some more when I dig up a few old cds.

 

[Dirtgypsy]

. Very cool. My fav yet. As the consumate tinkerer do you have any advice for us wannabe's on items you feel that are must have's for long travel or items you feel that you wish you would have built first?

Clint

BTW I met Esh here in Portland and he speaks highly of you. Super cool guy.